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The team's wishes came true, becoming playoff bound after being written off by many on a 9-3 season. Coach Dabo Swinney, however, has never lost faith.

‘I don’t know how to be like everyone else’: Swinney leads his Tigers to ninth ACC Championship

Grace O'Donnell, Senior Reporter • December 8, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another Clemson Championship. For the ninth time in his 16-year tenure at Clemson, Dabo Swinney and company will bring home the conference trophy after defeating the No. 8 Southern...

Bryant Wesco Jr. leads scoring for the Tigers with two touchdowns in the opening half; pictured running into the endzone with teammate Antonio Williams cheering him on in the background.

Halftime musings: Tigers clawing down Mustangs’ playoff hopes

Griffin Barfield and Grace O'Donnell • December 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s halftime at the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium, and the score stands at 24-7. Below is an analysis of the first 30 minutes from The Tiger sports desk: Offense: —...

Clemson has dominated in the air so far, with Klubnik throwing for 131 yards compared to the Gamecocks' 71.

Halftime musings: No. 12 Clemson and No. 15 South Carolina deadlocked in battle for the state

Grace O'Donnell and Olivia Redix • November 30, 2024

The battle for the state is underway, and it’s worth the year-long wait. At halftime, the No. 12 Tigers and No. 15 Gamecocks are deadlocked at 7-7; below are some thoughts from The Tiger Sports staff. Offense: –...

Defensive tackle Payton Page made an incredible vertical jump to intercept the Bulldogs in the first quarter, simultaneously recording his first career interception and pick-six with his 57-yard run to the endzone.

Tigers bite the Bulldogs in convincing Senior Day victory

Grace O'Donnell, Senior Reporter • November 23, 2024

A display of offensive dominance from the No. 17 Clemson Tigers led the squad to a 51-14 victory over The Citadel Bulldogs tonight against the backdrop of a timelessly gorgeous Clemson sunset. There...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik's 50-yard rush in the late stages of the fourth quarter helped the Tigers beat Pittsburgh, 24-20.

Clemson wins thriller in Pittsburgh with game-winning drive

Tyler Skorski, Senior Reporter • November 16, 2024

PITTSBURGH — The No. 20 Clemson Tigers held on in a thriller to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 24-20 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Tigers (8-2, 7-1 ACC) had their backs against the wall,...

Jake Briningstool (9) recorded his 113th reception on Saturday afternoon against the Virginia Tech Hokies, which is the most in school history.

Second half comeback gives Clemson bounce-back win over Virginia Tech

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor • November 9, 2024

The Clemson Tigers responded with a 24-14 bounce-back win over the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on Saturday night. Despite blocked field goals, missed fourth downs and turnovers, the Tigers...

With 21, Klubnik sits third for the most passing touchdowns in the country, a result of his 2,064 throwing yards and four runs to the end zone.

A 2024 Heisman breakdown: Where does Klubnik sit in the odds?

Emersyn Koke, Senior Reporter • November 7, 2024

With Week 9 of college football now in the books, the playoffs are one step closer. This also means one step closer to determining the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, and this college football season has been...

When looking at the hard numbers comparing last season and the current one, Klubnik's progress is undeniable.

Halfway there, no longer living on a prayer: Clemson football midway through the season

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor • October 24, 2024

The No. 9 Clemson Tigers are on a hot streak, and with Texas-born quarterback Cade Klubnik under center, they have no plans of cooling down. Heading into Week 9 last year, the Tigers had all four of the...

Against Virginia, offensive coordinator Garrett Riley incorporated the spread offense concept by creating favorable matchups in open space. Pictured is receiver Antonio Williams (0) blocking for Troy Stellato to run through.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson routes Virginia in Tony Elliot’s homecoming

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter • October 22, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, the then-No. 10 Clemson Tigers took down the Virginia Cavaliers, 48-31. After falling behind 10-3 in the opening quarter, the Tigers found their rhythm and scored 35 unanswered points....

Swinney recalls offering Virginia head coach Tony Elliot an assistant coaching position years ago, saying “That was honestly one of the coolest moments I’ve had as a coach was being able to sit at the kitchen counter, me and Kath and Tony and Tamika. And he had no idea that I was going to offer him a job.”

Swinney and Elliott: From coach to colleague to rival

Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter • October 19, 2024

The Clemson Tigers (5-1, 4-0 ACC) return to Death Valley today with a matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC). The Tigers look to continue their success after a dominating 49-14 win over...

Cade Klubnik sits under center with Phil Mafah lined up outside against the Florida State Seminoles on Oct. 5.

First down frenzy: No. 15 Clemson exhausts Florida State

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor • October 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The No. 15 Clemson Tigers disposed of the Florida State Seminoles by a convincing score of 29-13 to continue their undefeated ACC campaign. This victory now makes it a decade since...

Double coverage? No problem: Antonio Williams caught the pass from Klubnik, knocked No. 12 into No. 23, and ran into the end zone for the second-longest touchdown reception of his career. His longest was two years ago in Doak Campbell, a 59-yarder from DJ Uiagalelei.

Halftime musings: No. 15 Clemson continues to dominate on both sides of the ball against Florida State

Grace O'Donnell and Griffin Barfield • October 5, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At halftime, the No. 15 Clemson Tigers lead the Florida State Seminoles 23 - 7. Below is an analysis of play so far, with a fresh 30 minutes on the clock ahead: Offense: – Clemson...

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